It's a good idea for families to talk about what they would do to escape a fire. You'll want to know how to escape from a fire, so let's start here.
An escape plan can help every member of a family get out of a burning house. The idea is to get outside quickly and safely. Smoke from a fire can make it hard to see where things are, so it's important to learn and remember the different ways out of your home. If you live in an apartment building, you'll want to know the best way to the stair or other emergency exits. If you're in a room with the door closed when the fire breaks out, you need to take a few extra steps:
Check to see if there's heat or smoke coming in the cracks (裂缝) around the door.
If you don't see smoke—touch the door. If the door is hot or very warm—don't open the door!
If you don't see smoke and the door is not hot—then use your fingers to lightly touch the doorknob (门把手). If the doorknob is hot or very warm—don't open the door!
If the doorknob feels cool, and you can't see any smoke around the door, you can open the door very carefully and slowly. When you open the door, if you feel a burst of heat, or smoke pours into the room, quickly shut the door and make sure it is really closed. If there's no smoke or heat when you open the door, go toward your escape route exit.
